Tree Trimmer & Climber - Full-Time Field Tech

Utilities Service, LLC; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks a Trimmer/Climber for full-time, non-exempt work performing tree trimming, climbing, and equipment operation. The role requires physical fitness, the ability to work at heights, and adherence to safety protocols. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, and EAP.

Applicants should be 18+, ready for physical work in varying conditions, and prepared for pre-employment screening. Driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Must be able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.
• No fear of heights.
• Must have good hand-to-eye coordination.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check may be required.
• Driver's License is Preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections.
• Operate and service all required tools/equipment.
• Cuts and splits large debris into manageable pieces.
• Loads/unloads trucks.
• Feeds brush & debris into a woodchipper.
• Repairs minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walkways.
• Services gasoline, air, and hand-powered tools and other equipment.
• Keeps trucks and work areas clear and orderly.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Height tolerance

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks a Trimmer/Climber for full-time, non-exempt work performing tree trimming, climbing, and equipment operation. The role requires physical fitness, the ability to work at heights, and adherence to safety protocols. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, and EAP.

Applicants should be 18+, ready for physical work in varying conditions, and prepared for pre-employment screening. Driver's license is preferred.